[App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems

[Neil Addis (WA5JXY)]

Several months ago I tried (several times, many many hours) to get my
IC-706MKIIG working as a remote base with no luck.
Since then I have seen a couple others ask for help and no response
from anyone yet.

Again, has ANYONE ever gotten a IC-706MKIIG to work?

Once again, I am trying to get it to work. I really need to get this
to work as we want to use it for ARES, etc.
I have tried every setting in rpt.conf, ioport, civ, etc, etc.
I know the serial port is working on the computer I am trying to use.
In fact, out of desperation, I wiped app_rpt off of it, reloaded
windows XP, loaded my TXRX program and it happily controlled my
IC-706.

I started fresh with app_rpt, and if I uncomment ioport, then I get an
error stating my serial port doesnt respond.
I have tried both ports (I do see ttyS0, ttyS1 in dmesg), but nothing!
If I comment it, I get no errors, but it never talks to the rig either.
I know the cable is good because it works with the windoze program.

My PTT and audio all work through the URI just fine, but it never
controls the rig.
Yes, I tried all the settings in the 706 as far as civaddr, etc.
I tried all the civ speeds as well.
Is there another setting in the 706 I need to change/set to get this to work?

I did manage to get a doug hall RBI working on another system a while
back so I know the "RBI remote base" code works with app_rpt.
But what about a IC-706 code?
Does it work only on the early 706 (non-MKIIG)?
Does anyone have a working rpt.conf or steer me in the direction of your setup?

Not much hair left, so please help!